Health Tip: Prevent Food Poisoning in Baby Food

(HealthDay News) -- Babies are at greater-than-average risk for foodborne illness because their immune systems are still developing.

The Foodsafety.gov website suggests how to prevent contamination of baby food:

Always wash your hands before preparing or handling baby's food.
Make sure baby food jars "pop" when opened and aren't chipped or cracked. Pouches of baby food should not be swollen or leaking.
Pour a small portion of food from the jar or package into a separate bowl, rather than feeding from the container.
Don't share your baby's spoon with anyone else, including yourself.
Open containers of baby food should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Refrigerated opened containers of baby food should be thrown away after three days.

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